Our Instructors

Chief Instructor

Hanshi Cyrus Madani, Hachidan

Head Instructor

Shihan Fariba Madani, Rokudan

Assistant Instructors

Sensei Brian Meyer, Godan
I joined IMA in 1994 and have been teaching at the Honbu dojo and IMA’s Louisville Recreation Center classes since 1996. What I like best about IMA is the teaching of traditional karate and all of the new friends I’ve met over the years. I especially enjoy teaching our youth and watching their amazing growth over the years where I focus on making karate fun and challenging.

Sensei Michelle Prud’Homme, Godan

Sensei Bob McCormick, Godan
I joined IMA Honbu dojo in 1996 and began teaching in 1997 while an orange belt. I liked IMA because when I first visited I could see the family atmosphere, but also (and maybe more importantly) the very high level at which karate-do was being practiced. I had trained in martial arts before and I knew high quality when I saw it. In learning karate the most important thing is to always try as hard as you can, karate is challenging. In teaching karate I try to find one or two things to focus on, for example one or two things as the focus for a section of a class; or if I am teaching one-on-one to focus on the one or two most important things for that person to improve their karate. Sometimes it is as simple as telling them to not look at the floor, which completely changes their posture and fixes several other problems they were having.

Testimonials

Congratulations on another fine tournament. I was impressed by the number of competitors and referees, as well as the caliber of the competition. The IMA students did us proud with their respectful behavior and friendliness to other competitors. Staging did a great job of keeping things moving. The tables were well staffed. I’m always amazed by the dedication of the volunteers, students, parents and others willing to take on the responsibility to make the tournament a success. Everyone should be commended for working together and contributing to the well-deserved reputation our dojo has earned over the years. When traveling to other tournaments I am always proud to identify myself as a member of IMA.